Bay Farm Island — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bay Farm Island, Alameda, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Bay Farm Island is a residential neighborhood in Alameda, California, known for its waterfront setting and proximity to the Oakland Estuary. The area is characterized by a high homeownership rate of 84.0%, indicating a stable, established community. The median household income of $207,823 is well above typical benchmarks, supporting the premium housing market.
The housing market on Bay Farm Island is firmly in the upper tier, with a median home value of $1,145,500. Homes average 1,475 square feet in size. Recent mortgage originations show the market is primarily driven by conventional loans, with 161 such originations, far outpacing the 6 VA loans and 3 FHA loans. For the rental segment, which comprises 16.0% of occupied units, the median gross rent is a substantial $3,501 per month.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.1M |
| Median Gross Rent | $4K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $208K |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 11.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94502 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 170 |
| VA Loan Originations | 6 |
| VA Loan Share | 3.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $937K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 161 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 3 |
6 agents met the full merit gate for Bay Farm Island, Alameda, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (510) 846-4687
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Guy%20Blume
Relocation, Investment Properties[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 338-8489
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theruscagroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/andrewrusca
Finalist for Best REALTOR®
Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, first-time homebuyers, seasoned investors, selling homes, residential real estate, negotiation, marketing, social media marketing, FHA loans, conventional loans, VA loans[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 957-8166
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/anitaperez510
36 Five-Star Reviews
Relocation, Property Management, first-time buyers, investors, client-focused service[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 660-1452
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Agent%20Ochoa
Committee Member at Bay East Association of Realtors[6]
Volunteer at Local Housing Non-Profit[6]
Mentor at eXp Realty[6]
Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]
5-Star Client Rating
Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, buyer representation, seller representation, market analysis, client education, buyers, sellers, property valuation[4]
San Ramon
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 867-7070
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/JalilJaber
Committee Member at Bay East Association of Realtors[6]
Volunteer at Local Housing Charity[6]
Member at Oakland or Piedmont Chamber of Commerce[6]
Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]
7 Years Real Estate Experience
5-Star Rating Achievement
Relocation, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, property searches, buyer representation, listing services, home marketing, listing assistance, buyer assistance[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (408) 561-2538
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acre680.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Andra%20Cheung
4.9-star rating
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, Rentals, market knowledge, negotiation, client service, professional networking, communication[4]
Pleasanton
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).